The Space Show
The Space Show
The Space Show focuses on timely and important issues influencing the development of outer-space commerce, space tourism,space exploration and space development. The Space Show is committed to facilitating our becoming a space-faring nation and society with a growing and self-sustaining space-faring economy. The Space Show also focuses on other related subjects of interest to us all.
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Created on: 12 May 2005 Language: English |
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Dr. James Woodward, Tuesday, 3-3-09 (42.72MB; download) -- Guest: Dr. James Woodward. Topic: Mach/Woodward Effect, revolutionary propulsion, gravitation, inertia, electrostriction, specific impulse, interstellar space travel, wormholes. Dr. James Woodward returned to The Space Show for updates on his work with the Mach Effect, also referred to as the Woodward Effect. The first part of the discussion served as primer to the work of Ernst Mach, what the Mach effect is, and how it’s plausible that it could someday lead to interstellar space travel. In this discussion, we learned about propellant, the dialectical constraints, engineering issues, wormholes, and much more. Dr. Woodward also spoke about acceleration, electrostriction, and the physics supporting the theories. We also talked about experiments and what constitutes science. This is a good discussion you will not want to miss. Dr. Woodward also spoke about a paper delivered at SPESIF 2009 by Pharis Williams on five-dimensional theories, electromagnetism, and gravity. You will want to hear what he has to say about this line of research. Dr. Woodward was asked about the rift between the science and engineering fields with the social science fields. He also talked with us about what constitutes serious out of the box research versus whacky ideas, that is real physics, real science. He then elaborated with us as to his interest in revolutionary propulsion. A listener even asked him how he funded his research and if it was ready for primetime, such as an NSF grant. Again, don't miss his response to this question. If you have a comment or question for Dr. James Woodward, please send him a note at jwoodward@Exchange.FULLERTON.EDU. His Power Point presentation from the SPESIF 2009 conference will soon be available at the SPESIF 2009 website at http://ias-spes.org/SPESIF.html .
Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:20:56 UTC
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Spatial Disorientation/Motion Sickeness with NSBRI, 3-2-09 (38.14MB; download) -- Guests: Dr. Tom Jones, Dr. Charles Oman, Ron Small. Topics: Spatial disorientation, space motion sickness, vertigo, solutions. Our guests today, Dr. Jones, Dr. Oman, and Ron Small, are involved in a research project with the National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI) to assist pilots in real-time to overcome spatial disorientation for aviation and space. We also talked about motion sickness, particularly space motion sickness, and ways to combat it. Physiology plays a big part in both disorientation and motion sickness, so you will want to hear what our guests had to say. In discussing the events, we discussed suborbital spaceflight for passengers, space walks, aviation and more. Listeners asked about applying lessons learned to senior citizens, nursing homes, and throughout the general population. We even got into the possible impact of obesity and disorientation and motion sickness. As you will hear, so far there is no correlation with obesity and these conditions though a ground experiment on this issue would likely prove useful. We talked about vertigo, medication, even instrument and vehicle designs. If anyone wants to learn more about disorientation and space sickness in orbit, please visit http://www.dsls.usra.edu/archive_2007.html and listen to the Grand Rounds lecture given by Dr. Charles Oman last year to the flight surgeon residents in the UTMB/NASA program in Galveston and Clear Lake. It is a streaming video, and lasts about 45 minutes. In addition, you can learn more about the NSBRI program at http://www.nsbri.org/Research/Neuro.html . If you have questions or comments for any of our guests, please send your note to me at drspace@thespaceshow.com and I will forward it to the guest of your choice or all three of them. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Tue, 03 Mar 2009 04:05:45 UTC
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Dr. Jordin Kare, Sunday, 3-1-09 (40.34MB; download) -- Guest: Dr. Jordin Kare. Topics: Laser launch, power beaming, space elevator, laser weapons, Mockingbird. Dr. Kare returned to The Space Show for updates with laser launch systems and more. We learned about the beam module approach and his work to win the NASA Climber Challenge through his company LaserMotive (www.lasermotive.com). We also discussed heat exchanger propulsion and the use of different materials for the exchanger such as Silicon Carbide. As a result of listener questions, we discussed the laser for use with the space elevator and Dr. Kare clarified the use of laser launch as he was describing it on the show and for powering the climbers for the space elevator. Listeners asked if garage-like tinkering and inventing could build the laser launch system he was discussing given he said that most of the components are now available off the shelf. You will want to listen to what he said about this idea. There was much discussion about lasers as weapons and for space solar satellites for beaming energy. One listener even suggested that Jordin was describing a new use for the airborne laser weapons system. Don't miss Jordin's response to this comment/question. Mockingbird, the miniature reusable launch vehicle and Brilliant Pebbles were brought up and Dr. Kare described the programs. We talked about energy options to space solar power and how to use lasers for beaming the power back to Earth. He also said such laser satellite would not be weapons. One additional topic discussed included using laser launch to send radioactive material to deep space for disposal. For those interested in the power beaming, check the LaserMotive website and also the Spaceward site for the contest information, www.spaceward.org. Another site we discussed that Dr. Kare is associated with is Intellectual Ventures (www.intven.com). If you have a comment or question for Dr. Jordin Kare, please send it to me at drspace@thespaceshow.com and I will promptly forward it to him. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:23:05 UTC
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Henry Vanderbilt / Open Lines: 2-27-09 (59.09MB; download) -- Guest: Henry Vanderbilt followed by Open Lines. Topics: Space Access Society Conference, low cost space access, SUSTAIN, suborbital and orbital space transportation. Henry Vanderbilt, founder of The Space Access Conference, was the guest for the first ninety minutes of today's program followed by Open Lines for the last half hour. Henry discussed the origins of The Space Access Conference up to its current status. He told us who the speakers were to-date for this year's conference and said there was still time to contact him to be a presenter at the conference. Please visit http://www.space-access.org for more information about the conference. You can contact Henry about presenting or with other questions or comments at space.access@space-access.org . We also talked with Henry about the possible new NASA Administrator, the focus of NASA, the Constellation program, NewSpace, SUSTAIN, N-prize, and more. In fact, for those of you interested in the discussion group for N-prize, google "n prize Google group" to join this forum. Space Access is an important conference which will be in Phoenix, April 2-4, 2009. For the final Open Lines segment, we continued talking about Space Access, also the SUSTAIN conference that I just returned from, and the new federal budget with probable increases in the NASA budget and a commitment to continuing on with the VSE. If you have questions or comments for me, please contact me at drspace@thespaceshow.com .
Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:48:05 UTC
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Dr. Madhu Thangavelu, Monday, 2-23-09 (60.70MB; download) -- Guest: Dr. Madhu Thangavelu. Key Topics: Altair, Cislunar system, CEV, NASA, teleoperations, time delay, ISRU, education, medical problems. Dr. Madhu Thangavelu returned to The Space Show to discuss the creative problem-solving evidenced by his recent December 2008 USC class, "Return to the Moon: Looking Glass 204 Team Project." Dr. Thangavelu explained the focus of the class and then went through some of the student team solutions to problems we face in returning to the Moon. The subject range included the Altair Descent Stage, working in the cislunar system, medical and human factors issues that must be resolved prior to going to back to the Moon, and much more. In addition to listing the student team projects, listeners asked many questions to expand some of the topics, especially around the time delay issue of using robotics for real time teleoperations. The issue of real time was discussed in detail, see what you think about it. ISRU was also discussed in some detail as its very important for our future permanent presence in space. Toward the end of this extra-long two hour, 15 minute program, Madhu provided us with his rationale for human spaceflight and the need for US congressional space leadership. This led to an 11th hour discussion on space leadership when I was asked about his "wish" that President Obama "does the right thing" for space and makes the changes we all want. When Madhu asked if I agreed, well, I guess I let loose on my soap box with wishlist thinking and what I look for to indicate real change as a possibility from any politician or so-called political leader. We concluded with my "wishing" for success in Madhu's message reaching the President and the appropriate people to make it happen as all of us supporting space development and exploration want the type of vision outlined by Dr. Thangavelu (or something very similar to it). Since I hold politicians in and so-called political leaders of all parties in fairly low esteem, well, you can imagine my soap box rant. If you want to follow up with Dr. Madhu Thangavelu for comments or questions about this show, or if you are interested in learning more about your possible participation in his USC class as a distance student with or without credit, please email him at thangavelu-girardey@cox.net . Please copy your email to me at drspace@thespaceshow.com .
Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Mon, 23 Feb 2009 01:04:47 UTC
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Dr. Sean Casey, Sunday, 2-22-09 (38.07MB; download) -- Guest: Dr. Sean Casey. Topics: SOFIA, astronomy, student interns, NASA science missions. Dr. Sean Casey returned to The Space Show to update us on The Stratospheric Observatory For Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) project. In the process of discussing SOFIA and infrared astronomy (please see http://www.sofia.usra.edu/ for more details), we talked about other types of astronomy, atmospheric, and space observation. We also learned that there were possibilities for student interns on the project, so if you are interested in an internship or know someone who is, send a note to Dr. Casey. There were numerous listener questions about the technical aspects of the special Boeing 747SP modifications and the telescope as well as support equipment. As the SOFIA aircraft flies at 41,000 feet with the door open, you will want to hear about the design, engineering, and operation of this unique airborne observatory. Listeners asked other questions addressing the value of science and astronomy in general and the mix of science and human space programs in NASA. You can learn much more about SOFIA, possibly even arrange a tour of the SOFIA plane at Palmdale, just visit the SOFIA website listed above. You will find this program to be informative and interesting, so visit the SOFIA website for more information. If you have questions or comments about SOFIA or for Dr. Casey, please email him at scasey@sofia.usra.edu . Please copy me on your note at drspace@thespaceshow.com .
Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Sun, 22 Feb 2009 23:23:55 UTC
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Rosanna Sattler, Friday, 2-20-09 (57.04MB; download) -- Guest: Rosanna Sattler, Atty. Topics: spaceflight participants, informed consent, liability issues, assumption of risk. Rosanna Sattler returned for this Space Show program to discuss spaceflight liability for companies and spaceflight participants. Our discussion started out with an understanding of the various terrestrial liability, tort, and other laws in place that will likely apply to commercial spaceflight. This is an important show to listen to because it explains the existing body of applicable law to the emerging personal spaceflight industry in the context of the Commercial Space Launch Amendments Act of 2004. Contrary to the popular thinking of many, the industry is regulated, not so much on the federal level, but through the varying laws of the different states. In fact, you might find some of the issues about liability and jurisdiction to be more than confusing given the differences among states in their liability and related laws. This is a must hear program if you want to be clear thinking about this industry, be you a potential spaceflight participant, a spaceflight operator, or vehicle manufacturer. One of the issues that came up from listeners several times was the need for spaceflight participants to draw upon legal expertise in examining a company contract and the informed consent documentation that will be given to them. The body of law and regulations that will apply to the spaceflight and the liability, liability which may very well include the participant, is broad and variable depending on venue and jurisdictional issues. If you have comments or questions for Ms. Rosanna Sattler, please email her at rsattler@pbl.com and send a copy to me at drspace@thespaceshow.com . Thank you.
Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Sat, 21 Feb 2009 04:49:19 UTC
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Dr. Henry Hertzfeld, Tuesday, 2-17-09 (85.33MB; download) -- Guest: Dr. Henry Hertzfeld. Topics: economics for the nation, NASA, and space, investment, launch rates, government spending for space and R&D. Dr. Henry Hertzfeld returned to The Space Show to discuss the current state of our national and global economy and its probable impact on space development and programs. We examined the economic impact on companies that need to raise money, those which do not have clearly defined markets, and on those companies that are self-funded. In addition to the economic issues, we talked about achieving low cost space access with a higher launch rate or with RLVs, and we examined spaceports, spaceport financing, and space tourism. Other issues included traffic management and the legal and regulatory issues surrounding satellites given the Iridium and Cosmos satellite collision last week. Listeners asked about making the economic case for going to the Moon, Mars, or human spaceflight in general. You will want to hear what Dr. Hertzfeld had to say about making an economic case for most space programs. Uncertainty and not knowing were common themes during the program as it was said many times that we were in "unchartered waters" at this time given the new administration, Congress, the economic situation here and around the world, and the lack of a new NASA Administrator let alone NASA policy. Henry did explain why it was likely that things for civil space will not change much but then again, nobody knows for sure. I believe this to be an important show placing space development and exploration in the proper context with what is happening nationally and globally. If you have comments or questions for Dr. Henry Hertzfeld, please send them to me at drspace@thespaceshow.com and I will forward them to him.
Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:59:34 UTC
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Stephen Doyle, Monday, 2-16-09 (46.51MB; download) -- Guest: Stephen E. Doyle, Atty. Topics: Space law, space property rights, space traffic management, liability, space debris, space tourism, and much more. Stephen Doyle was our guest for today's Space Show program to discuss various aspects of space law. As it turned out, this was a very comprehensive discussion on a variety of space law issues including space traffic management, space tourism, liability issues, space property rights, the Outer Space Treaty, international contributors to space law, and so very much more. I recommend this as a must hear program. The space property rights discussion and the discussion about space traffic management, especially in light of the recent satellite collision involving the U.S. Iridium satellite and the inactive Russian Cosmos satellite, were second to none! But listeners will learn much about many topics as Mr. Doyle was an outstanding teacher for us. His knowledge and experience from his years in space law and policy work afford us special insights into the intricacies of the UN treaties, space law in general and in specific to the issues listeners asked about and which were talked about on the program. We will certainly invite Stephen Doyle back to The Space Show given there is so much we can all learn from him. If you want to send him a question or a comment, do so using sedoyle7@sbcglobal.net. Please copy me on your question or comment. You can find out more about Stephen Doyle by visiting his website at http://oldinsulators.com/stephenedoyle/ . Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Tue, 17 Feb 2009 05:34:58 UTC
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Alfred Zaehringer, Sunday, 2-15-09 (43.82MB; download) -- Guest: Alfred Zaehringer. Topics: rocket science, rocket equation, Mars, chemical rockets, space tourism, low cost space access. Al Zaehringer returned to The Space Show to discuss his two books. Al was the editor of "Rocketscience: The Journal of the Detroit Rocket Society, Inc. 1947-1952," which is available from http://www.apogeebooks.com. This is a must have reference book, one of the very best of its kind. Apogee also rereleased his earlier book, "Rocket Science." We started the interview with Al telling us about the Detroit Rocket Society, some of the leaders who were part of it, and some stories from some of the people whose work is in the Journal. We then moved forward to questions about achieving low cost space access, chemical rockets, markets in space, drivers for the cost of a launch, fuel and more. Al was as blunt, outspoken and factual on this show as he was on his two appearances back in early 2005. We talked to him about his experiments in trying to manipulate the rocket equation and more. Listen to what he had to say about this and much more. We discussed the future of chemical rockets, the space industry, space advocacy, leadership, policy, regulation, and even nuclear rockets and the space elevator. In response to a listener phone call, we talked at length about amateur rocketry during the early days of the Detroit Rocket Society and today. And we discussed the best way to do Point A to Point B transportation. Is it better to scale up from suborbital or to scale down from true orbital? Listen to what Al had to say about this subject. We talked about many other space engineering, propulsion, and rocket issues. If you have questions or comments for Al Zaehringer, you can email him direct at janmay@comcast.net. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Mon, 16 Feb 2009 05:17:09 UTC
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